
50 Funny And Wholesome Dog Memes That Might Melt Your Heart Even If You’re A Cat Person
Interview With ExpertIf there’s one thing the internet never runs out of, it’s adorable dogs. And thank goodness for that.
Because no one lifts your mood quite like they do, whether they’re being total angels or absolute menaces.
That’s exactly why we’ve gathered this collection of hilarious and heartwarming posts from DogsBeingBasic™ — to bring a little bit of that magic into your day.
But if your own pup’s behavior feels more frustrating than funny, stick around for our chat with trainers Ross Macnamara and Steven O’ Hagan, who explain what many owners get wrong, and how to fix it.
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Truly a blessing that in this depressive world, we have a glimmer of sunshine in the form of dogs. After all, when can you ever really stay mad at them? Well, maybe sometimes, if they chew up your favorite sneakers, but even then, not for long.
Unless you’re a dog owner who massively underestimated how much work goes into taking care of a pet and didn’t prepare properly. Then, understandably, you’d end up upset pretty often.
And it turns out, there are quite a few people like that out there. One study from Forbes Advisor found that nearly three in ten (29%) dog owners in the UK regret their decision to get a dog.
Of those who regret it, nearly a third (32%) say they find caring for a dog too restrictive. Over a quarter (29%) mention the difficulty of going on holidays and having to arrange care. And nearly a quarter (24%) say they simply don’t want to walk their dog every day.
Many of these are basic aspects of dog ownership, not even counting the financial responsibility or the effort it takes to raise a well-behaved, safe companion.
That includes proper training, which can sound like an intimidating task. So, Bored Panda got in touch with experts in the field to clear up some common myths and offer helpful advice.
According to dog trainer and behaviorist Ross Macnamara, training your dog doesn’t have to be long or difficult at all.
“Dogs learn best in short bursts. So even something as simple as a couple of 5–10 minute training sessions each day can be the difference between a dog who constantly ignores you and a dog that is happy and motivated,” he explained.
But if your dog struggles to follow commands, chances are you might only be practicing them in one place—and haven’t even realized it.
“The most common misconception people have, in my opinion, is that dogs are able to generalize well,” dog trainer Steven O’ Hagan told Bored Panda.
“Just because your dog clearly understands a ‘sit’ command in the kitchen does not mean that this automatically translates to another environment. An important part of training is helping our dogs generalize commands in a multitude of environments to allow them to truly understand the command,” he said.
You may also want to reconsider which commands you’re using in certain situations. It’s not always as straightforward as it seems.
Macnamara notes that owners overuse the word “stay,” for example.
“They will often use this to keep their dog in a certain position—like saying ‘sit’ or ‘lie down’ followed by ‘staaaay… staaaayyyy… staaaaayyyy.’ This can be a problem because if you forget to say it or get distracted, the dog might break the position early,” he explained.
To avoid this, he simply gives the original command (like “sit”), then makes sure the dog understands they’re meant to stay there until they hear a release word (“break!”).
“This means my dog knows to stay in the position until he hears the word ‘break!’ and I don’t have to repeat ‘stay! stay! stay!’” said Macnamara.
And just because you have a little pup doesn’t mean they’re too young to train. Giving too much freedom too early in life is one of O’ Hagan’s biggest pet peeves.
“Freedom is earned through a clear understanding of rules and boundaries,” he said.
“It is unlikely your puppy will be in the next room practicing their obedience commands while you cook dinner. It is very important at a young age that we are always monitoring our dogs so they are unable to practice bad behaviors that will eventually become ingrained habits that are hard to break.”
In this case, tools like a crate or a house line can help until your dog is ready for more freedom, once they understand the rules.
For those curious, that dog breed is called a Puli! Their coat is supposed to look like that and they were traditionally/originally bred as herding/shepherd dogs and livestock guardian dogs.
So yes, there’s a lot that goes into raising a well-behaved dog. But does that mean you can’t do it yourself?
Macnamara believes you can, especially if you’ve done your research on the breed and know how to keep your dog happy.
“However, if they’re looking to get the best possible relationship with their dog, then they will always find value in seeking out an experienced trainer,” he added.
“It’s always a good idea to reach out for help with a professional if you’re seeing behavior issues with your dog, but sometimes prevention is the best medicine. Working with a professional means they can show you exactly what your dog needs and how to give them the best life possible,” he said.
O’ Hagan agrees that consulting a professional is often the best route, but choosing the right one matters.
“Make sure you select a trainer with proven results, or one who specializes in the area of behavior you’re struggling with,” he said.
“There is a lot of good information online. However, I often find there is also a lot of bad information that can easily lead to your problems becoming much worse.”
I pray that non of them return the dogs !!! I know I wouldn’t , I used to work in rescue here in uk , n taking work home with you took on a whole new meaning 😂
Luky them! Whenever I try to take a picture of my dog, she starts licking her butt!
Obviously it's not the real mayor, the title is "ceremonial mayor". The whole thing has no political weight, it was born as a fundraiser for the community since voting for any candidate would cost one dollar per vote, and the vote was cast at the local dive bar. This one was their first "elected" dog, Duke. He died in 2019 and was replaced by another dog that won an election against two other dogs and a Youtuber...
I have custom patches for both Fenring and Stilgar's harnesses that say "PLEASE pet me, I am friendly" and "Yes, you CAN pet me!" XD I know many people respect working/service dogs and both my dogs wear "working dog" harnesses, but I always want to let people know that my dogs are both just attention-sponge divas and everyone has permission to pet them XD
The best one I heard was as my dogs and I were approaching a couple with their dog, their dog started to growl and the owner said "Now don't start that again, Geoffrey!".
Took me a minute to realize “circle” was an instruction not an option 🤣
Ok, I realised I was upvoting everything so stopped. I also veered between crying and laughing. Need moar doge.
Ok, I realised I was upvoting everything so stopped. I also veered between crying and laughing. Need moar doge.